A few of you know a little over 2 weeks ago I had Carpel Tunnel surgery on my right hand. The left hand gets done next week. Its severe in both hands, the right is worse and since it’s my dominate hand it was scheduled first.
To diagnose CTS a physician conducts a EMG on the entire arm from finger tips to the shoulder. It’s somewhat uncomfortable and weird. Grip strength, and range of motion are also tested in occupational therapy.
It was one of the easier surgeries I’ve had and recovery has been fast. Stitches are now out and 2 tiny incisions are barely visible at this point. I still have some numbness in my fingers and thumb, but no burning pain like I did have. It used to wake me up several times during the night.
Arthroscopic Carpel Tunnel is great, they use to lay open the entire palm to release the median nerve. These days they cut the ligament running between your thumb and the lower left of the palm just above the bend in your wrist to relieve the pressure on the median nerve.
Bulky bandage is removed 48 hours later, stitches are out in a week and then it’s on to hand therapy you can do at home in your easy chair. The most difficult part of this whole thing is remembering not to lift, push or pull anything over 4 pounds for a month. I’ve forgotten a few times and it did hurt quite badly.
I do feel that any career I had is coming to a close, my hands have gotten so bad with tendon, ligament and arthritis issues. The CTS is just one facet requiring repair, it’s a good thing I started thinking about retiring this year.
I’m having the left hand done on June 7th (tomorrow) and hopefully the result will be as successful as the previous one.
Thats why your not been typing so much then. Wishing you a speedy recovery an sending you some Reiki vibes. Get well soon 💯🐒
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I hope it has helped, good luck for your second operation :)
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I have only one thing to say, “Yippee you finally had it done!” See you soon friend☕️
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Good luck with the surgery tomorrow! I know it will go well. It is bummer as we grow older and our bodies can't keep up with our 21 year old minds...
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lol! yes forever young at heart!
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howdy @mother2chicks I'm sorry to hear you have this condition, is the surgery supposed to cure it? did this happen because of repetition on your job? God bless you!
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I hope that you see a big improvement. My mother had this surgery and it really helped her
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I hope it all goes well, and take it easy.
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Ouch!!! That stitch in your palm makes me wince. I didn't know you were having surgery. I would have sent many good vibes your way. I'm glad to see you are recovering well and that your pain has lessened. I'm sending good vibes and well wishes that your surgery and recovery for your left hand will be just as smooth!
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Ouch! Get some Comfrey (herbal) to speed healing! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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It's great to see that particular surgery has evolved so as to be minimally invasive. Best wishes on the left hand operation and a speedy recovery for both!
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Im so sorry you are experiencing such pain in your hands. Im glad the op went well and hope the one on tbe 7th was just as successful. Thankfully you decided to retire this year. Now you get to use your hands for gentle things like feeding the chickens and planting flowers. Lots of love to you!😘
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